There can be a monopoly even in the black market, if cost of entry is high. Of course it's harder to remain hidden, where cost of entry is high. So the black market mostly focuses on the sectors where cost of entry is low.
But I've found this: "During the lead up to the 2003 Iraq war, the United States famously accused Iraq of possessing portable mobile chemical and biological laboratories. Post invasion no such facilities were found. Ironically Iraq now has at least five portable mobile chemical and biological stations — held by the United States Army. The portables are valued at US$622,051 a piece and used for defensive purposes. [15]" http://wikileaks.org/wiki/US_Military_Equipment_in_Iraq_(2007)#Chemical_weapons
2, During the lead up to the 2003 Iraq war, the United States famously accused Iraq of possessing portable mobile chemical and biological laboratories. Post invasion no such facilities were found. Ironically Iraq now has at least five portable mobile chemical and biological stations — held by the United States Army. The portables are valued at US$622,051 a piece and used for defensive purposes. [15] link
http://wikileaks.org/wiki/CRS-RS21922 " the Supreme Court declared the Baha’i faith to be a form of blasphemy in May 2007. In October 2007, Afghanistan resumed enforcing the death penalty after a four-year moratorium, executing 15 criminals. One major case incurring international criticism has been the January 2008 death sentence, imposed in a quick trial, against 23 year old journalist Sayed Kambaksh for allegedly distributing material critical of Islam. On October 21, 2008, a Kabul appeals court changed his sentence to 20 years in prison;"
Are you sure it's Assenge's fault if the war drags on? Seriously, the US put extremists in power in Afghanistan? I thought they were the enemy. Sorry, but I'm a bit confused.
Have you found documents on wikileaks, that gives away informants? I don't expect links, just you to answer with good faith. (I have searched it for 2.5 hours and haven't found anything.)
It claimed daily salary. And now I looked up Hungarian minimal wage and I found that it was recently increased from $340 to $350 monthly ($15.45 to $15.9 a day).
You're correct, Eastern-Europe is 2nd world, however if you did the calculation the daily minimal wage is $22-$25 (depending on currency price fluctuation), which is pretty close to the price quoted by OP. And that's the main reason of the rampant piracy around here.
Where I live* minimal wage is $400 (per month), and you can get a 30Mb internet connection for $25 (per month, but as a student I have 3 other flatmates, so divide it by 4). My last machine was 5 years old when I upgraded.
The only thing that bothers me, is that we cannot know if the document is real or fake. If all sources are anonymous how can we filter out those who spam with false documents?
"So, in the 1850s, nobody took care of their aging parents or handicapped children?"
If you had enough money, you would, otherwise not. Sumner researched mostly tribal people. But similar practices also existed in Europe during the 19.th century as well.
And you know what was before the 20th century? Those who weren't productive anymore, and needed extensive care committed suicide/were killed. If you want to know more about it look for William Graham Sumner's books. (But it's well documented by Hungarian sociologists as well, but I don't think you can read that.)
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There can be a monopoly even in the black market, if cost of entry is high. Of course it's harder to remain hidden, where cost of entry is high. So the black market mostly focuses on the sectors where cost of entry is low.
You're a fool for throwing in Serbia. That's actually a success story. ( I know, because I live next to it. )
Greetings from Hungary
Could you please link one such document?
"The idea that WikiLeaks would be capable of determining what would endanger the armed forces, and what wouldn't, is absurd."
Well, the Pentagon refused to help, so they were on their own.
What is his name, please? There's just so much FUD around Wikileaks.
I haven't found any.
But I've found this:
"During the lead up to the 2003 Iraq war, the United States famously accused Iraq of possessing portable mobile chemical and biological laboratories. Post invasion no such facilities were found. Ironically Iraq now has at least five portable mobile chemical and biological stations — held by the United States Army. The portables are valued at US$622,051 a piece and used for defensive purposes. [15]"
http://wikileaks.org/wiki/US_Military_Equipment_in_Iraq_(2007)#Chemical_weapons
Other fun facts:
1,International Weapons Inspections Team Refused Access to U.S. Army Biological Weapons Site
2, During the lead up to the 2003 Iraq war, the United States famously accused Iraq of possessing portable mobile chemical and biological laboratories. Post invasion no such facilities were found. Ironically Iraq now has at least five portable mobile chemical and biological stations — held by the United States Army. The portables are valued at US$622,051 a piece and used for defensive purposes. [15] link
http://wikileaks.org/wiki/CRS-RS21922
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the Supreme Court declared the Baha’i faith to be a form of blasphemy in May 2007. In October 2007, Afghanistan
resumed enforcing the death penalty after a four-year moratorium, executing 15 criminals. One
major case incurring international criticism has been the January 2008 death sentence, imposed in
a quick trial, against 23 year old journalist Sayed Kambaksh for allegedly distributing material
critical of Islam. On October 21, 2008, a Kabul appeals court changed his sentence to 20 years in
prison;"
Are you sure it's Assenge's fault if the war drags on?
Seriously, the US put extremists in power in Afghanistan? I thought they were the enemy. Sorry, but I'm a bit confused.
Have you found documents on wikileaks, that gives away informants? I don't expect links, just you to answer with good faith.
(I have searched it for 2.5 hours and haven't found anything.)
"Well you didn't shovel your walk -- so it's YOUR fault I slipped and fell."
Sorry to disappoint you, but where I live it LITERALLY works this way.
First, the war was based on fabricated information
I think what you meant to write is: "911 WUZ AND INSIDE JOOB!!!11!!11!1LULZ1"
So, where is Osama bin Laden? I thought the US went there to get him, not this "bring democracy" bullshit.
"It claimed that 20 buck is a months salary. "
It claimed daily salary.
And now I looked up Hungarian minimal wage and I found that it was recently increased from $340 to $350 monthly ($15.45 to $15.9 a day).
You're correct, Eastern-Europe is 2nd world, however if you did the calculation the daily minimal wage is $22-$25 (depending on currency price fluctuation), which is pretty close to the price quoted by OP. And that's the main reason of the rampant piracy around here.
Just admit you pirate because you want stuff for free, you are not an activist or a rebel.
They're communist activists. That's why most of them are in Russia. ;)
Where I live* minimal wage is $400 (per month), and you can get a 30Mb internet connection for $25 (per month, but as a student I have 3 other flatmates, so divide it by 4). My last machine was 5 years old when I upgraded.
*Hungary, Central-Eastern Europe
The only thing that bothers me, is that we cannot know if the document is real or fake. If all sources are anonymous how can we filter out those who spam with false documents?
"Why does anyone buy life insurance? "
For backing mortgage?
Ok, ok you want to assure the future of your family balh, blah ...
Collapse? It's just natural selection in action.
Oh, is that what these 3d movie technology is about?
Absolutely.
The problem is, security won't improve without the likes of them returning and bringing their advanced degrees back to their homeland.
Oh there's an xkcd strip about that.
Or maybe he just doesn't like the fact that PR is the number one priority.
"So, in the 1850s, nobody took care of their aging parents or handicapped children?"
If you had enough money, you would, otherwise not.
Sumner researched mostly tribal people. But similar practices also existed in Europe during the 19.th century as well.
It's a fucking monarchy in the 21st Century.
You mean like the United ... wait for it ... KINGDOM? Or Sweden, or Denmark, or Netherlands, or Norway, or Luxemburg?
And you know what was before the 20th century? Those who weren't productive anymore, and needed extensive care committed suicide/were killed. If you want to know more about it look for William Graham Sumner's books.
(But it's well documented by Hungarian sociologists as well, but I don't think you can read that.)